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Darknet AlphaBay Moderator Paid in Bitcoin Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
A darknet moderator for marketplace AlphaBay has been apprehended by law officials and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Ripple and MoneyGram Partnership Ends amid SEC Lawsuit
Ripple and MoneyGram’s partnership through which they furthered remittance services using XRP and Ripple technology has officially ended.
Blockchain Daily Digest – November 5th, 2019
After some three years of work, Liechtenstein has introduced what some have described as the world’s first blockchain business law (the Lichtenstein Token and Trusted Technologies Law’) which will go into effect in January 2020.
Ethereum’s Price Could Reach $20,000 in This Bull Cycle According to Metcalfe’s Law, says Wall Street Veteran
According to the Real Vision Group CEO, Raoul Pal suggests that Ethereum could have the same price potential as Bitcoin.
DEA Special Agent O’Kain: Regulated Bitcoin Exchanges Are Good For Law Enforcement
DEA Special Agent Patrick O’Kain spoke at the LA Blockchain Summit on Bitcoin on the role of government agencies in policing the digital asset and blockchain space.
UK Law Enforcers Blow the Whistle on Bitcoin Fraudsters Taking Advantage of Coronavirus Outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc, having claimed more than 3,000 lives and infecting more than 100,000 people globally, tension has become inevitable. The UK police have raised the alarm on fraudsters swindling Britons by demanding Bitcoin payments amid coronavirus scare.
German Banks Authorized for Crypto Custody and Sales in 2020
In 2020, German banks will be legislatively authorized to sell and provide custody of cryptocurrencies as reported by German newspaper Handelsblatt.
Ukrainian Security Department And Law Enforcement Uncover a Crypto Mining Farm in a Railway Subdivision in Lviv
According to a report, Ukrzaliznytsia has uncovered a hidden cryptocurrency mining farm in the Lviv railway subdivision, which has been making use of the country’s electricity without paying for it. This secret mining company was discovered by Ukrzaliznytsia's security department, in conjunction with law enforcement officials.
China’s Cryptography Law Piques Local Interest and Stirs Global Market Reaction
The recent passing of China's Cryptography Law, which will come into effect in 2020, has peaked local interest as searches for blockchain on WeChat surged ten-fold.
Europol Empowers Victims with Tools to Fend Off Ransomware Attacks
Europol, European Union’s law enforcement agency, has put together an anti-ransomware initiative that has managed to intercept $630 million dollars and more in ransomware demands, since 2016.
How Blockchain Can Uphold Creators' Rights and Copyright Law
Blockchain shows its versatility once again by becoming the perfect enforcer for copyright law, ensuring that authors receive their due credit and royalties.
US Court to Determine Which Law Firm Should Lead Classic Action Against Tether
Tether (USDT) stablecoin issuer, IFinex and its subsidiary, Bitfinex exchange are facing charges of allegedly manipulating the price of Bitcoin in 2017. Although the company, on the other hand, is vehemently in denial of the charges levelled against it.